One night dinner bed & breakfast
A comfortable modern hotel on the edge of Newbury, close to glorious countryside. Facilities include coffee shop; lounge; restaurant; and bars.
SUNDAY Outward journey, taking a break in the Cotswolds en route, as we head south. We continue to our hotel in comfortable time for dinner.
MONDAY After breakfast we board the coach for the transfer to Highclere Castle in Berkshire, the venue for filming Downton Abbey. Highclere is one of England’s most beautiful Victorian castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland, and home to the Carnarvon family who have lived here since 1679. We have ample time to view the castle and gardens. From Highclere we commence our return journey, with a suitable stop en route. (NB: As a historic building, there is no lift, but photographic albums are provided to enable visitors to view images of the bedrooms on the upper floors, if stairs cannot be negotiated.)
Please note the date has changed from the published date in the brochure!